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Aria: Japanses Sushi and Korean BBQ Does anyone have any feedback on this restaurant. We are going for my wife's birthday tonight. What's good? What's not? |
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It was definitely pork. Two loin pieces about 3" in diameter and 1/2" thick, enough to fill but not stuff, which I also appreciated. The entree was 15 or 16 bucks, maybe 18. Certainly less than 20. I didn't pay too close attention as it was going on the work Amex. |
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At SonyBob's several recommendations, and others' abetment, I went to DJ Bistro tonight for dinner. First, the ambience is spot on. The lighting is low but not dark, the music is soft enough to have a conversation and everyone around me seemed to be having a lovely meal, laughing and talking. The decor fits the intent, as well. I sat at a table in the bar area as I was alone. (Traveling for business.) I ordered the Jerk Pork special with a Caesar salad and Beamish Stout. The Caesar was disappointing: too much cheese, too many croutons and the lettuce seemed a bit limp. The amount of dressing was just right but there was not even a hint of anchovie flavor to the dressing and it was more oily than creamy. The parmesan was roughly grated; I prefer mine shaved but I understand this is only personal preference. So with trepidation I waited for the entree. The jerk pork with mango, red pepper chutney, fried banana and mint drizzle over corn+quinoa more than compensated for a lackluster salad. The pork loin was perfectly medium rare and gently spiced with the jerk season. The chutney added fruity sweetness while the few pieces of fried banana were like soft bits of candy. I saved one bit of banana for last. The mint drizzle added surprise as a wonderful counterpoint to the other flavors. The corn and quinoa was a bit dry but can be forgiven. Overall a solid effort and the price makes it a winner. Recommended. ----- |
